Osaka Museum of History - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Osaka Museum of History. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Ohirome: New Acquisitions Exhibition
Since its opening, Osaka Museum of History has strived to introduce the history and cultural heritage of Osaka in order to encourage citizens to develop a deeper understanding of the city’s history and...More »
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Heart-Warming Haiga Paintings by Ikuta Nansui
Ikuta Nansui (1860–1934) was an artist active in Osaka in the late Modern period, and was very authoritative in literature, calligraphy and paintings, both Japanese and Chinese. This exhibition showcases...More »
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Kounoike Research Exhibition
An exhibition presenting the results of passionate research into Kounoike Zenemon, a wealthy merchant who undertook construction and development work in Osaka.More »
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World Heritages of Osaka: Bunraku and Korean Envoys to Japan
Many of Osaka’s cultural properties have international appeal and bear historical importance. Among them, Bunraku puppet theatre was recognized by UNESCO as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009,...More »
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Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Osaka 2017
This exhibition will present the latest findings of excavations undertaken in Osaka City mainly in FY 2016 by the Osaka City Cultural Properties Association, through a display of unearthed artifacts and...More »
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Sumo and Japanese Swords
This exhibition showcases Japanese swords associated with sumo wrestling, including tachi swords used by successive yokozuna grand champions in ring-entering ceremonies, along with sumo wrestler’s ornamental...More »
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The 150th Anniversary of the Port of Osaka: Touring the Town of Osaka – the Aji River and Mt. Tenpo
This exhibition explores how the Port of Osaka changed from the Edo period to the Meiji period focusing on the Aji River and also Mt. Tenpo, which are artificial and were created in the Edo period, through...More »
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Important Cultural Property Exhibition: Shigetomi Hazama, Naniwa Citizen Astronomer
Shigetomi Hazama (1756–1816) ran his family pawn shop in Osaka while also working as a citizen astronomer gathering data for the Edo government. The Osaka Museum of History’s collection preserves and...More »
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Remnants of Reputed Katana Swords: Drawings of Katana Blades and the Splendor of Katana Swords
This exhibition will show a collection of old katana blade drawings that depict reputed katana swords, including those lost in the Summer Campaign of the Siege of Osaka, as well as katana swords created...More »
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The Pleasure of Collecting:Inbande Plates and Asian Kites
The Inbande Plates exhibition showcases about 1,000 plates that a collector in Osaka enthusiastically accumulated for 30 years. These plates were made using a transfer printing method called “inbande”...More »
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Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Osaka 2016
This exhibition will present the latest findings of excavations undertaken in Osaka City mainly in FY 2015 by the Osaka City Cultural Properties Association, through a display of photographs and unearthed...More »
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The 130th Anniversary of Kansai University: The Very Best of the Motoyama Collection Held by Kansai University
This exhibition will showcase selected archaeological items from the collection of Motoyama Hikoichi (1853-1932), ex-president of the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun newspaper company, who had a profound knowledge...More »
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2016 NHK Historical Drama “Sanada Maru”
Sanada Nobushige (better known by the name of Sanada Yukimura) was a legendary commander during Japan’s Warring States period and one of Japan’s most popular historical figures. This exhibition will showcase...More »
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Selected Items from the Collection of the Osaka Museum of History 2016
The Osaka Museum of History boasts a substantial collection that covers a wide range of fields from history and archaeology to fine art, folk culture, performing arts and architecture. This exhibition...More »
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Hazama Shigetomi Exhibition
Introducing the work of a respected Japanese astronomer and mathematician in the Edo era, Hazama Shigetomi.More »
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Discover the Roots of Osaka: A Sovereign State and Ancient City in the Days Prior to the Construction of Naniwa Palace
The Osaka Museum of History will hold a special featured exhibition titled “Discover the Roots of Osaka: A Sovereign State and Ancient City in the Days Prior to the Construction of Naniwa Palace” in the...More »
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Artisan
After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, development of Japanese arts and crafts was centred primarily in Tokyo and received high praise on both a national and global level. On this occasion however, Osaka...More »
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Osaka’s Cultural Heritage Items: 2012, 2013, 2014
An exhibition of items recognised as important cultural properties from 2012-2014 are exhibited, giving an insight into the depth and range of the history and culture of Osaka.More »
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Shin Ki-soo Collection: the Korean Envoys and Paintings of the Joseon Dynasty
This exhibition showcases artifacts selected from the collection of the late Shin Ki-soo, a researcher on the Korean envoys closely associated with the history of Osaka. [Related Event] Talk Event Date:...More »
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Imported Porcelain - Archeological Findings in Osaka
This is an introduction into Osaka’s relationship with other cities and countries through archaeological artifacts - namely imported porcelain and ceramics - discovered from excavations undertaken by the...More »
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Karaemon, Lovers of Chinese-Style Painting: Buzen, Rōen, Jakuchū, and Others
During the mid-Edo period in Osaka and Kyoto, a number of painters with unique styles enjoyed popularity. Among them, Ito Jakuchū is well known today, but most of his contemporary painters active in Osaka...More »
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Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Osaka 2015
This exhibition will present the latest findings from excavations undertaken in Osaka City, mostly from April 2014 to March 2015 by the Osaka City Cultural Properties Association. Photographs and unearthed...More »
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Fabrics from across the Oceans: All about Yamamoto Hatsujiro Textile Collection
Showcasing the best of the textile collection of Osaka City Museum of Modern Art, the exhibition will explore a range of fascinating Indian and Indonesian textiles, chintz and ikat collected by Yamamoto...More »
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The World of Advertising Displays: Selected from the Osaka Museum of History’s Collection
This exhibition presents articles selected from the museum’s collection of advertising displays that added visual appeal to the streetscape in the early modern and modern periods, to highlight the history...More »
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The 400th Anniversary of the Completion of the Dotonbori Canal: Nakamura Ganjiro I, the Great Star of Kamigata (Osaka and Kyoto) Kabuki
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the death of Nakamura Ganjiro I (1860–1935), this exhibition will focus on the performances and personality of Ganjiro – a kabuki actor who was extremely popular...More »
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The 400th Anniversary of the Dotonburi Canal
Presenting documents, some newly discovered, related to the creation of Osaka’s Dotonburi Canal, which turns 400 years old in 2015. [Related Event] Lecture “The Development of Dotonburi” (in Japanese) Date:...More »
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Junpei Nakamura: His Architecture and Art Education
Nakamura Junpei, an architect who studied at École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, taught architecture focusing on artistic elements in Japan from the Taisho to early Showa periods. This exhibition will present...More »
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Historic City Osaka
A special exhibition presenting the history of Osaka and the archaeological artifacts excavated in an ongoing investigation that has spanned over 30 years.More »
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Restorations and New Acquisitions Exhibition
Despite careful preservation, artwork and data from the museum’s collection suffer deterioration and damage over time. This exhibition re-introduces these restored and preserved pieces alongside newly...More »
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History of Osaka-based Professional Sumo Wrestlers
The Osaka Museum of History explores the under-examined subject of how sumo contributed to the city’s regional development, social welfare, and market-based society with collection materials related to...More »
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The History of “Measure”
An exhibition of various tools used to “measure” lengths and angles, weight, and time in the Edo period [Related Event] Gallery Talk Date: March.13 (Fri) 18:30-19:30 Location: Osaka Museum of History...More »
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Tsukioka Settei and His Pupils: Ukiyo-e Paintings by Osaka-based Artists
Tsukioka Settei (1726–1786), an ukiyo-e artist who drew many gorgeous, elegant pictures of beautiful ladies, gained great acclaim among the people of Osaka in the middle Edo period. This exhibition shows...More »
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A Bank in Osaka: Zeniya Sahei
Itsumi Sahei, more widely known as Zeniya Sahei, was a successful money exchanger and banker. This exhibition takes a look at his household and business management practices that were uncovered by a group...More »
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Contemporary Sword Artists Compete in Two Matches: Exhibition of Charm Swords x Two-Dimensional Works vs. Real Swords
This exhibition is designed to discover new attractions of contemporary swords through two approaches. One is an experimental project titled “Two-Dimensional Works vs. Real Swords” featuring collaboration...More »
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Murano Togo: His Architectural and Interior Design Works
Murano Togo (1891–1984) was an architect who designed landmark buildings in Osaka and various other parts of Japan, including the former Sogo Department Store Osaka, the Shin-Kabukiza Theater, and the...More »
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Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Osaka, 2014
The latest (mostly 2013) results from excavations undertaken by the Osaka City Cultural Properties Association in Osaka City, including actual relics and photographs. [Related Event] Lecture “Digging...More »
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Yayoi-Period Rulers’ Tombs on the Kawachi Plain
The Kami Site in Kamihigashi of Osaka’s Hirano Ward is an ancient ruin dating to the Yayoi (c. 300 BCE-300 CE) through Nara (710-794 CE) periods. It contains the graves of prominent families who ruled...More »
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Special Exhibition “Historical Heritage of Osaka, the Naniwa Palace Site: Exploring Ancient Mysteries through some Keywords”
Osaka Museum of History will present a special exhibition titled “Historical Heritage of Osaka, the Naniwa Palace Site: Exploring Ancient Mysteries through some Keywords.” The first Naniwa Palace Site...More »
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The Fascinating World of Kosode: Exploring the Meaning of Designs
Kosode (a Japanese kimono) and other traditional Japanese craftworks are characterized by a variety of attractive patterns and designs. This exhibition explores the meanings of these patterns and designs...More »
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Ukiyo-e of the Kamigata Area: The Sophisticated Style and Technique of Osaka- and Kyoto-based Ukiyo-e Artists
In general, the term ukiyo-e conjures up images of renowned Edo-based artists such as Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, and Toshusai Sharaku, whose works are known as Edo-e. However, ukiyo-e works...More »
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Historical Interactions Between the People of Osaka and Korea
The people of Osaka and Korea share a long history of interactions in a wide range of fields. This exhibition traces the history of such interactions that took place in Osaka through artifacts unearthed...More »
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Chosui Yabu, a Shaseiga Painter in Osaka During the Late-Edo Period
Commemorating 200th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition introduces the diverse body of works by the prominent Osaka artist Chosui Yabu (1814–1867). In addition to a selection of his landscapes, flower...More »
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“The World of Gosho Dolls”
Tracing the history of Gosho Dolls which first emerged in Kyoto in the Edo period and are characterized by their highly polished white skin. This exhibition draws on the doll collection of the museum,...More »
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Osamu Tezuka + Shotaro Ishinomori “The Power of Manga”
The power of manga is as such that it is now lauded as a symbol of regeneration from the disasters of 3.11, and its continues to be met with great enthusiasm around the world as an original product of...More »
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“Memories of Modern Architecture”
Across the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods Osaka saw the rise of numerous examples of leading modern architecture, and while in recent years these have become the subject of re-examination, there is also...More »
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Edo Period’s Dotonbori, Based on Newly Discovered Documents
The exhibition offers insight into what the Dotonbori district of Osaka and its vicinities were like and how they evolved and developed during the Edo Period, based mainly on newly discovered documents,...More »
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“The Art of Kabuto & Sword Accessories”
Kabuto helmets that are decorated with unusual objects or that have fantastically shaped bowls are collectively called kawari kabuto, literally meaning “strange helmets.” With a variety of extraordinary...More »
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Evangelion and Japanese Swords
Exhibition of swords based on those of the popular animation, Evangelion, made by up-and-coming sword-makers in collaboration with the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum in Okayama. Anime fans will recognise...More »
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"Tensho-in Atsuhime" Exhibition
The exhibition features documents and paintings that render the life of Tensho-in's Atsuhime, a prominent figure during the Tokugawa period. *Exhibiting at 6F Special Exhibition Room Guided Tour: April...More »
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53rd New Acquisitions Exhibition
*Exhibiting at 8F Exhibition RoomMore »
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"Osaka: The Castle Town" Exhibition
The exhibition features approximately 50 references, consisted mostly of maps and illustrated maps, which document the lives of the samurai who worked at Osaka castle. The resources reveal Osaka's political...More »
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"Naniwa Portraits" Exhibition
This exhibition celebrates Gassan's 100th birthday and Hirase's 100th anniversary since he passed away; both artists had a strong connection with Osaka. Roko Hirose (1839-1908) contributed in promoting...More »
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"Fukae: Touring Osaka, Bamboo Hat Town" Exhibition
Art Talk: January 12th (Sat), February 11th (Mon, Holiday) 14:00-14:30 *For more information please visit the URL below. [Image: Fukae Amigasa Store" from "Settsu Meishozukai" (1798) Courtesy of Osaka...More »
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"Furinkazan- Shingen, Kenshin and the Legendary Strategist" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 192 pieces (6 National Treasures, 21 Important Cultural Properties, 2 Important Artworks, 31 Assignment Cultural Properties) of portraits, weapons, warms, and artworks relating...More »
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"Frog Painter Hoji Matsumoto and the Modern Osaka Painting Circles" Exhibition
Hoji Matsumoto (unknown-1800) lived and worked as a picture framer in Osaka during the late Edo period. He enjoyed having pet frogs and collecting frog-motif ornaments and painting them. His frog paintings...More »
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"Osaka's Actor Portraits" Exhibition
From September 12th, 2007, until October 1st, 2007, the Osaka Museum of History presents "Osaka's Actor Portraits" at the 8th floor exhibition room. This exhibition features about 50 prints which includes...More »
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"Persian Civilization-Treasures of 7000 Years-" Exhibition
This is a large in-depth exhibition that explores the ancient Persian culture of 7000 years ago. Golden treasures that illustrate the glory of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (B.C. 500 - A.D. 330) are...More »
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"Junpei Nakamura: Osaka's Star Architect -Celebrating 120 Years-" Exhibition
The exhibition features works by Japan's first architect who has been certified by the French Institute of Certified Public Architecture. Works include sketches, plans and original drafts that add up to...More »
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"Rare Kabuto" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at 6F Special Exhibition Room.More »
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"The Brain: A Journey into the Mysterious Inside!" Exhibition
At this exhibition, visitors can observe the Sperm Whale's brain (considered the largest one in the world), as well as discover the robot's brain, which has learning abilities by falling and waking up...More »